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Tbilisi · Old town · near Meidan

Visit the Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption

Tbilisi's Catholic cathedral adds another long-standing community to the old-town story.

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin in Tbilisi
Photo: David1010 · image credits

Why visit

The cathedral was built between 1805 and 1808 on ground where Catholic communities had worshipped since the Middle Ages. It was confiscated in the Soviet era and returned to the church in 1999. Today it is the seat of the Latin Apostolic Administration of the Caucasus.

What to expect

It sits a few minutes from the Jumah Mosque, the synagogue and Armenian and Georgian churches. Visit it as part of that old-town mix, and treat it as an active parish rather than a museum.

Plan your visit

Allow20 min–40 min · at the site; travel is extra
AreaOld town · near Meidan

Before you go

Check Mass times before visiting, dress respectfully and keep quiet when a service is underway.

Allow extra time

Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.

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